FAQS
Your questions, answered
About Vescent
Vescent is a digital mentoring platform that supports teen girls’ confidence, mental wellbeing, and personal growth. It’s a safe alternative to traditional social media, connecting girls with trained college-age mentors, supportive peer groups, and evidence-based resilience content.
Vescent is for teen girls ages 13-17 who are navigating the social, emotional, and academic pressures of adolescence and could use guidance from a trusted adult outside their family or school. It’s especially helpful for girls who struggle with confidence, comparison, or feeling disconnected.
Vescent is a teen-only space, so girls can feel comfortable and independent as they build confidence and relationships. Parents don’t participate directly in the app, but they play an important role in this journey. Visit our Parents page for dedicated resources, including our monthly newsletter.
Mental Health Literacy. Built with Resiliency Technologies’ Sharpen curriculum, expert-led content that helps teens build emotional skills that last.
Focused Skill-Building. Practical skills for friendships, community, and early career, the kind that actually stick.
Personalized Content. Guides and resources curated around each member, so her wellbeing always comes first.
Vescent’s unique partnership with Resiliency Technologies offers Vescent members a robust library of evidence-based, expert-led and peer-focused mental health literacy training that improves emotional wellness.
Mentoring
Every teen is matched based on shared interests, using our teen and mentor matching forms. In The Spark, she joins a small Circle led by two trained mentors. In The Anchor, she’s also matched with a dedicated 1:1 mentor. Mentors guide regular check-ins and activities built on evidence-based content.
Anyone wishing to join our team as a mentor should visit our Mentor page for more information or complete our Mentor application form.
Safety & Privacy
Yes. We do not share your teen’s personal data, and we use clear, plain language in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service so families always know how information is protected. Information shared in the app stays confidential, with a few safety-related exceptions designed to protect your teen’s wellbeing.
Vescent is built for girls ages 13 and up, and designed with their privacy at the center. We take applicable privacy laws seriously and handle every family’s information with care.
- Research data is de-identified and deleted after each program
- Account data is securely stored per our Privacy Policy
- Families may request deletion of app accounts or personal data at any time
- All app interactions are monitored by trained mentors and staff to ensure a safe, inclusive environment
Vescent is not an emergency service. If your teen is in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. All Vescent mentors follow a clear safety protocol and local mental health resources are always available; contact us at hello@vescent.co for more details on our escalation process.
Cost
The Spark is $75/month. The Anchor is $200/month and includes everything in The Spark plus a dedicated 1:1 mentor.
Your membership pays for real mentors, not just an app. It covers mentor training, stipends, and the support that keeps every Circle running well and safe.
Impact
We don’t measure success by clicks or screen time. We track real outcomes, like:
- Healthier social media and AI use
- Improved coping with negative online content
- Increased confidence, resilience, and acceptance
We check in through surveys, mentor observations, and ongoing program data.
We’re happy to answer anything we didn’t cover here. Reach us at hello@vescent.co.